Peter Blake led New Zealand to two Americas Cup victories and was knighted in 1995 for his services to yachting. He was later killed by pirates.
he was knighted in 2002 - for 'services to art'.
There are two men named Peter Blake who have been knighted. The yachtsman Peter Blake was knighted in 1995. The artist Peter Blake was knighted in 2002.
Sir Peter Blake was killed by pirates
Sir Peter Blake, the great yachtsman of Auckland, received a knighthood in 1991 for two back to back Americaâ??s Cup titles. Tragically, he was murdered buy pirates in 2001 while on a special UN environmental mission to South America.
Sir Peter James Blake was born in Auckland, New Zealand.
Sir Peter James Blake was born in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Sir Peter James Blake, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Lady Pippa Blake
Sir Peter Blake, who was born on October 1, 1948 and died on December 5, 2001.
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Sir Peter Blake's vessels were primarily known as the "Enza" and the "Sir Peter Blake." The "Enza" was notable for its role in the 1995 Whitbread Round the World Race, while the "Sir Peter Blake" was named in his honor after his tragic death in 2001. Both vessels were significant in representing his contributions to sailing and ocean conservation.